Well Water in Putnam County: What to Test and Why

High Risk
Testing Strongly Recommended 7 well tests on record
Top Concerns in This County
Sulfate

About Well Water in Putnam County

7 well testing events are on record for Putnam County, Georgia. The primary contaminants detected are Sulfate.

Private well owners are responsible for their own water quality. Annual testing is recommended. See testing recommendations for Putnam County.

Contaminant Detection Data

Contaminant Samples % Above MCL Distribution Confidence Risk
Sulfate 3 67%
Low High
PFOS ⓘ municipal 4 0%
Low Safe
PFHxS ⓘ municipal 4 0%
Low Safe
Nitrate 2 0%
Low Low
PFHxS ⓘ municipal 4 0%
Low Safe
Nitrate 2 0%
Low Low
PFOS ⓘ municipal 4 0%
Low Safe
PFNA ⓘ municipal 4 0%
Low Safe
PFOA ⓘ municipal 4 0%
Low Safe
Hardness 3
Low Low
PFBS ⓘ municipal 4
Low Safe
pH 3
Low Low
Sodium 3
Low Low

MCL = Maximum Contaminant Level (EPA limit for public water; used as benchmark for private wells). Distribution shows % of sampled wells in each concentration band. Methodology.
* Microbial contaminants (E. coli, coliform) reflect only samples from the last 10 years.

Data shows potential risk — a certified test confirms whether your water is affected.

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